Chuckyd123 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 My Mom passed away recently. Any tips on coping? Link to comment
Carus Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 So sorry for your loss.... Grief is horrible and difficult...Cry when you need to. Don't bottle it up.... Perhaps also do a Google search for the Stages of Grief by Kubler-Ross.... Grief goes in stages and will rise and fall as you go along, but eventually you will start to normalize..... My Prayers Are With You* Regards Carus* Link to comment
LikeWater Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Pretty much what Carus said. My best tip on coping is to let yourself feel how you feel, and to let time take care of the rest. Don't be ashamed to seek out a professional to talk to if you feel like it. A grief counselor might help you navigate through this process. I'm very sorry for your loss. It will get easier in time. Link to comment
greendots Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Chuckyd123, my thoughts are with you and your family! As for coping tips, in addition to what everyone else has stated, this is what tends to work for me: walking, writing, my faith, good friends (any support network, really) and trying to not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Dealing with today is more than enough. Plus, everyone copes with loss differently. What is right for someone else, may not be your way to cope with loss. That's alright. Also, it helps to remember that whatever you are going through right now - feelings, emotions, questions, etc. - in the long term, you will be okay. I wish you lots of strength during this time! Link to comment
reinventmyself Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I lost my mom 6 months ago and it's only been in the last month that I stopped bursting out in tears spontaneously almost every day. I signed up for a grief support group and never went. If I could take that time back, I would have gone. When you are still grieving, your support has moved on. I get it, grief makes people very uncomfortable and they don't know what to say. The obligatory `sorry for your loss' is to be expected, but when those waves crash over you, your best friend gets freaked out when you are crying in your car - 4 months later. She urgently asked me `what happened and what triggered it!?' I told her that just because I wasn't talking about and nothing has to trigger it, it doesn't mean I am not thinking about it ~all- the- time. I just miss her terribly. Or my sweet boyfriend is afraid to bring her up `because it makes you sad' I shared with him `But I AM SAD!' I am just not showing it because people (like you)get uncomfortable and can't fix it. You just need to someone to talk to long past the point that everyone thinks it should be it's sell date. . . and I think a support group is great option. There are plenty of them. I am sorry for the loss of your Mom (hugs) It's a loss you can't begin explain. Link to comment
Cherylyn Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I'm terribly sorry for your tremendous loss, Chuckyd123. Give yourself a lot of time for your very wounded heart. I'm very sorry for the void you must feel. Allow yourself to grieve alone but don't be alone too much. Surround yourself with caring, compassionate people whether family, relatives, in-laws and / or friends. Don't trudge along in your grief all by yourself. If support groups are all there is, you can go that route but in person support is best of all. Link to comment
Chuckyd123 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 So sorry for your loss.... Grief is horrible and difficult...Cry when you need to. Don't bottle it up.... Perhaps also do a Google search for the Stages of Grief by Kubler-Ross.... Grief goes in stages and will rise and fall as you go along, but eventually you will start to normalize..... My Prayers Are With You* Regards Carus* Thanks Carus Link to comment
Chuckyd123 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 Pretty much what Carus said. My best tip on coping is to let yourself feel how you feel, and to let time take care of the rest. Don't be ashamed to seek out a professional to talk to if you feel like it. A grief counselor might help you navigate through this process. I'm very sorry for your loss. It will get easier in time. Thanks LikeWater Link to comment
Batya33 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I hope you are doing ok and get the support you need. My husband lost his mother about 5 years ago. I loved her very much and I miss her. He loved her so so much and was so very close to her. It's hard. I did my best and do my best to be supportive. Here's one suggestion -if hearing anecdotes about your mother would comfort you please let people know that. I didn't always know when it was ok or whether it could make it worse. In fact last night I mentioned her to my husband as in "your mother would have loved this [something our son did that was really funny!]" All the best to you. I'm very sorry for your loss. Link to comment
Chuckyd123 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 Chuckyd123, my thoughts are with you and your family! As for coping tips, in addition to what everyone else has stated, this is what tends to work for me: walking, writing, my faith, good friends (any support network, really) and trying to not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Dealing with today is more than enough. Plus, everyone copes with loss differently. What is right for someone else, may not be your way to cope with loss. That's alright. Also, it helps to remember that whatever you are going through right now - feelings, emotions, questions, etc. - in the long term, you will be okay. I wish you lots of strength during this time! Thank you. The one day at a time thing and that I will be ok help! Link to comment
PerkyGreek Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 If you will seek counseling, consider looking for one with experience in thanatology, that is, coping with death and grieving. The website of ADEC might have has a list of affiliated counselors. Another thing is that the book “Never the Same” by Donna Schuurman might also help you in some way. Finally, many people also find relief after talking to a pastor, something you might want to try. Link to comment
Chuckyd123 Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 I lost my mom 6 months ago and it's only been in the last month that I stopped bursting out in tears spontaneously almost every day. I signed up for a grief support group and never went. If I could take that time back, I would have gone. When you are still grieving, your support has moved on. I get it, grief makes people very uncomfortable and they don't know what to say. The obligatory `sorry for your loss' is to be expected, but when those waves crash over you, your best friend gets freaked out when you are crying in your car - 4 months later. She urgently asked me `what happened and what triggered it!?' I told her that just because I wasn't talking about and nothing has to trigger it, it doesn't mean I am not thinking about it ~all- the- time. I just miss her terribly. Or my sweet boyfriend is afraid to bring her up `because it makes you sad' I shared with him `But I AM SAD!' I am just not showing it because people (like you)get uncomfortable and can't fix it. You just need to someone to talk to long past the point that everyone thinks it should be it's sell date. . . and I think a support group is great option. There are plenty of them. I am sorry for the loss of your Mom (hugs) It's a loss you can't begin explain. Thank you! Link to comment
rachel69 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 My Mom passed away recently. Any tips on coping? So sad to hear your distressing news. No magic fix hun, but allow yourself the grieving space that u need.., That’s enough right now Link to comment
Chuckyd123 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 I'm terribly sorry for your tremendous loss, Chuckyd123. Give yourself a lot of time for your very wounded heart. I'm very sorry for the void you must feel. Allow yourself to grieve alone but don't be alone too much. Surround yourself with caring, compassionate people whether family, relatives, in-laws and / or friends. Don't trudge along in your grief all by yourself. If support groups are all there is, you can go that route but in person support is best of all. Thanks Chrerylyn Link to comment
Chuckyd123 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 So sad to hear your distressing news. No magic fix hun, but allow yourself the grieving space that u need.., That’s enough right now Thanks Rachel69 Link to comment
Chuckyd123 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 If you will seek counseling, consider looking for one with experience in thanatology, that is, coping with death and grieving. The website of ADEC might have has a list of affiliated counselors. Another thing is that the book “Never the Same” by Donna Schuurman might also help you in some way. Finally, many people also find relief after talking to a pastor, something you might want to try. Thanks PerkyGreek Link to comment
Chuckyd123 Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 I hope you are doing ok and get the support you need. My husband lost his mother about 5 years ago. I loved her very much and I miss her. He loved her so so much and was so very close to her. It's hard. I did my best and do my best to be supportive. Here's one suggestion -if hearing anecdotes about your mother would comfort you please let people know that. I didn't always know when it was ok or whether it could make it worse. In fact last night I mentioned her to my husband as in "your mother would have loved this [something our son did that was really funny!]" All the best to you. I'm very sorry for your loss. Thanks Batya33 Link to comment
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